11/02/21 Andrew Yeom files a fifth complaint against IPI Andrew Yeom, the Commonwealth Casino Commission’s executive director, has filed a new complaint against IPI for alleged non-payment of this year’s US$3m regulatory fee.
11/01/21 Frances Mafna, IPI’s Treasury director, resigns Frances Mafna has stepped down after six years in the position.
10/29/21 CNMI could allow 5 casino licences on Saipan through a new bill A bill introduced by CNMI lawmaker Ralph N. Yumul would allow five casino licences on Saipan if IPI’s exclusive licence is finally revoked.
10/28/21 Clear Management appointed as IPI receiver The Court has appointed Clear Management Ltd as a receiver for the sale of IPI’s property following the lawsuit brought by USA Fanter Corp.
10/20/21 IPI faces another lawsuit for breach of contract Kan Pacific Saipan is demanding a jury trial in a lawsuit against IPI for breach of contract and unpaid fees dating back to June 2019.
10/15/21 IPI complies with court order in lawsuit filed by former employee IPI has finally complied with a federal court order and made payments for a lawsuit filed by a former IPI employee who alleged discrimination.
10/14/21 CNMI governor dismisses urgency of CCC call for funds Governor Ralph DLG Torres has said that the CCC’s call for funding is not urgent and said the islands should continue to analyse different options, including e-gaming.
10/07/21 IPI casino licence fee available for appropriation Governor Ralph DLG Torres has said that the remaining US$8m from IPI’s annual exclusive casino licence fee for its sixth year is now available for appropriation.
10/01/21 IPI’s CEO hopes the CCC will not revoke its gaming licence Ray N. Yumul, IPI’s chief executive officer, has said that the casino operator is willing to modify its conditions in order not to lose its gaming licence.
09/14/21 CCC calls for more funds to continue running The Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) claims it is running out of money and has asked the government to approve US$1m “to keep the commission afloat.”
09/10/21 Former IPI lawyer may sue the company Former IPI attorney Michael W. Dotts could sue the casino operator for failing to pay him for legal services.
09/03/21 Imperial Pacific fails to make August settlement payment Imperial Pacific has failed to comply with its scheduled settlement payment for August.
08/26/21 Former IPI chairwoman in contempt of court again Chief Judge Ramona V. Manglona has found Cui Li Jie, former IPI chairwoman, in contempt of court again. She could face a penalty of $1,000 per day or even jail.
08/24/21 Former IPI chairwoman accused of failing to comply with court order Attorney Aaron Halegua, who represents seven Chinese construction workers suing IPI, has accused Cui Li Jie of not complying with a preservation order.
08/17/21 IPI sued for failing to pay rent on warehouse Imperial Pacific faces another lawsuit as the South Pacific Lumber Company sues for unpaid rent dating back to March 2020.
